Description: This 25 hour course completes all requirements to become an NRA Rifle Instructor. The training includes both classroom and range time. Students will complete a basic instructor training, basics of rifle shooting and rifle instructor training. Students must complete all sections to become certified.

NOTE: This course is not for Cub Scout leaders who want to be certified as Cub BB gun range masters. Also, if you have already taken the basic instructor training (BIT), after registering, inform Mr. Agnell and he will give you specific times to arrive so that you do not repeat BIT.

Limited Exception: Scouts under 21 who plan to work at winter or summer camp on the shooting range may attend and be certified as assistant or apprentice instructors, only with the prior approval of Mr. Agnell.

Dates: Oct, 4-5 & Oct. 11-12

Times: Friday Oct. 4 will be from 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm at Brentwood Christian School, 11908 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78753. The class on Saturday, Oct. 5 will start at 8:30 AM and may end as late as 8:00 pm.

Friday Oct.11 will be 6:30 pm -10:00 pm. at Wooten Lodge, LPSR and continue on Oct. 12 from 8:30 am – 7:00 pm at the lodge and on the rifle range.

Meals: Meals will be provided on Saturday, Oct. 12 at Lost Pines.

Camping: Camping is available for those who wish to camp over the weekend.

Class Size: This course is open to the first 20 who register and pay the $80 course fee.

Details:

Course requirements to be certified as an NRA Rifle Instructor:

1. Be a registered Scouter age 21 or over;

2. Attend the entire course;

3. Pass a written test and demonstrate shooting ability;

4. Each participant must commit to helping at least once each year with a Council, District, Troop or Venture shooting sports activity, not including their own unit.

There will be a $30 - $50 NRA certification fee at the end of the course, depending on whether you are an NRA member or not.

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